Coal Oil Point Reserve, Santa Barbara : June 12, 2016
Breeding season for the snowy plovers and least terns.
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Snowy Plover chick
Laying low
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A pair of Least Terns
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Plover tracks
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A tern decoy to attract more terns
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I assume this is a courtship display and not fake-hurt
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Least Tern delivering food to its mate
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